When it comes to home maintenance, minor problems can escalate quickly if left unchecked. What starts as a tiny leak, crack, or squeak can lead to costly repairs if you don’t address it promptly. The key to avoiding expensive repairs…
In this video Steve Maxwell shows DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners how to build wood handrails, beginning with making blanks from rough lumber.
Ordinary dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents hardly ever work properly. The flimsy plastic internal flap door opens and closes in the wind, and most of these flaps eventually fall off in time. The only vent I’ve ever seen that’s…
Tankless water heaters do three things that tank-style heaters can’t. First, they’re small. They take up little space because they sit on the wall, not the floor. Second, they deliver unlimited hot water (as long as they’re sized correctly). A…
Manufactured from recycled tires, QuietDown is a Canadian-made rubber sheet material that reduces sound transmission between floors. Lay it down immediately under new flooring and it absorbs the sound of foot steps and movement from travelling to rooms below. Q:…
In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains the usefulness of scale architectural models before beginning a custom home build.
Question: Can I drill a two-inch hole through the concrete floor of my basement for the drain tube of an air conditioner? The nearest drainpipe is 25 feet away and I don’t want to install plastic pipes running along the…
Question: How should I choose a contractor to stop my basement from leaking water during wet weather? I don’t want to be ripped off and I feel like a sitting duck. Answer: You’re wise to be concerned because the technical…
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, helps homeowners understand the technical possibilities behind DIY built-in storage cabinet options.
Here’s how to make your attic potential a reality.
Got bacteria or odours in your household water? A hydrogen peroxide injection system offers two benefits for home water well systems. First, it sterilizes water by killing microbes and it does this without chlorine. Second, hydrogen peroxide does an amazing…
Handmade art brings warmth, authenticity, and character to any home. While mass-produced décor items can be appealing, they often lack the individuality and charm that handcrafted pieces provide. Adding handmade elements into a space not only enhances its aesthetic appeal…